History of Fireworks There are many things you may think of when 4th of July comes around: parades, delicious food off the grill, a cold beer or good times spent with friends and family. Of course, no mention of our nation’s birthday would be complete without fireworks, those dangerous yet fascinating creations that have become […]

Ah, the month of June is here and going strong. This is the month of the Summer Solstice or, as we can say, the longest day of the year. This is, of course, here in the Northern hemisphere. Even though we are way down South there is even further South. In fact below the equator […]

As a kid growing up in South Texas, riding with my Dad as he visited multiple drilling/production sites, I was always in awe at the number of people he knew. We’d be driving that long, lonely road between Freer and Encinal and with every car we’d pass, the driver would wave as would Dad. Usually […]

Those Bunco Ladies are at it again! Meeting on Tuesday evening, June 4th, these women gathered at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center to once again enjoy some delicious food and each other prior to begin playing. And play they did despite the emergence of Elvira, although she only was present at one table. Carrying […]

“The Way I See It” is an attempt by the guest columnist to enlighten readers on a subject, as he views it, and does not necessarily reflect the views of this publication. Media Malfeasance and the Obama Scandals A “free press” is the third right guaranteed by Article I of The Bill of Rights. Our […]